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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
The Department: With a mission to provide a responsive, transparent and professional approach to conducting elections and to promote engagement of all Marin County residents in the election process, the Registrar of Voters provides the mandated services of conducting voter outreach, and maintaining the voter rolls, conducting Federal, State, County, City, School, and District elections. This includes candidate filing, locating vote centers, recruiting election workers, mailing ballots, and processing and counting official ballots, verifying signatures on state and local initiatives and nomination and recall petitions and maintaining campaign finance information on office holders, candidates and measures as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the election process by working as a Vote Center Coordinator. Marin County has transitioned from one-day neighborhood polling places to regional vote centers that are open for multiple days. The Vote Center Coordinator position is a temporary and hourly position. The incumbents will work Election Day and ten (10) days prior to Election Day. Extensive training will be provided before Vote Center Coordinators are assigned to their locations.
Under general supervision from the Elections Department, a Vote Center Coordinator will:- Set up, open and close the vote center each day.
- Lead staff at their assigned vote center.
- Perform the more specialized, complex and responsible administrative, clerical and document processing functions within the assigned vote center.
- Serve as a resource to assigned staff and the public regarding the more complex areas of assignment.
- Know all procedures and how to operate all vote center equipment.
- Transport voted ballots and other election materials to the Civic Center each night.
- Perform related duties as required.
Vote Center Coordinators are an important part of helping the Elections Department fulfill its mission to provide a responsive, transparent, and professional approach to conducting elections that will inspire trust and confidence.
ABOUT YOU
The Highly Qualified Candidatecan work with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment within standard election procedures and has experience managing a small team and working with the public. The successful individual must be able to establish effective relationships and provide leadership and oversight of election workers assigned to their vote center location. The ideal candidate will have experience using computers and the ability to learn specialized software programs. In addition, the ideal candidate is available to attend required classroom training and up to three (3) days of on-the-job training at the Elections Department and work up to ten (10) days before Election Day for nine (9) hours each day and on Election Day from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Individuals who are bilingual in English and Spanish, Chinese or Vietnamese are highly desired. The ideal candidate will view this position as an opportunity to serve the voters in Marin County by helping them exercise their right to vote.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Registered voter in the State of California.
- Certificates and Licenses: This job requires travel between the Civic Center and various County Vote Center locations. Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving history as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicle is required at the time of appointment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For any questions concerning this position announcement please contact Anthony Wesley at anthony.wesley@marincounty.gov.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 2/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Marin
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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